Parents do not just raise a child and give him an education, but literally shape his psyche.
In general, experts note the importance of a healthy atmosphere in the family, that is, the influence of both parents.
But as Doctor of Psychology, Associate Professor Natalia Kravtsova explained , a child’s psyche is formed in his relationship with his mother.
The expert explained that a woman has an influence on the initial formation of a child’s psyche.
During pregnancy, she “creates the basic emotional background for the child’s development.”
This is how children develop trust in the world around them or their anxiety levels increase.
If a woman has a serious illness during pregnancy, it can cause stress that will have a negative impact on the child’s psyche.
In such a situation, the child may develop a high level of anxiety.
However, the expert does not diminish the role of the father.
A man is not only a protector and support for the expectant mother, but also “an important element in creating healthy conditions for the child’s development.”
He must respect the mother of his children, support her, and create a comfortable atmosphere.
Only then can we talk about the harmonious development of the child’s psyche if both parents work to create an atmosphere of love and stability.
For reference
A child is, in its basic meaning, a person during childhood.
